Paul Richards

STS102-E-5235 (17 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, totes a clip board and a notebook as he passes through a hatchway. Richards, along with his STS-102 crew mates, joined the International Space Station (ISS) crew members in moving supplies. The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

S96-16630 (21 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

Visitors pose for a photo with former NASA astronaut Paul Richards at the Earth Day event on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Former NASA astronaut, Paul Richards, speaks about his experience viewing Earth from space at NASA's Earth Day event on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Former NASA astronaut, Paul Richards, speaks about his experience viewing Earth from space at NASA's Earth Day event on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

STS102-346-021 (8-21 March 2001) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery’;s cargo bay, International Space Station (ISS), and the Earth’;s horizon are reflected in the helmet visor of astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, while participating in extravehicular activity during the flight’;s second space walk.

STS102-346-027 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, consults data on a lap top computer on the Space Shuttle Discovery’s mid deck. An International Space Station (ISS) pistol grip tool floats near Richards.

STS102-E-5162 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms assists astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, during suit donning on Discovery's mid deck. Shortly afterward,Richards joined astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas for the second STS-102 space walk.

41G-90081 / S17-90081 (5 Oct 1984) --- The seven member crew leaves the Operations and Checkout Building (OCB) to take a van ride to the launch pad. Leading the way is Kathryn D. Sullivan followed in file by Robert L. Crippen, Paul D. Scully-Power and Jon A. McBride. On the right side are Sally K. Ride, David C. Leestma and Marc Garneau. Trailing the crew are George W. S. Abbey, Richard Nygren, Paul Bulver, and Paul J. Weitz.

STS102-E-5239 (17 March 2001) --- Astronauts Andrew S.W. Thomas (left) and Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialists, are at work in the Leonardo cargo module. The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS102-E-5194 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, waves toward his crew mate during the second STS-102 space walk. The picture was taken with a digital still camera.

STS102-E-5166 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, uses a hand tool during the second STS-102 space walk. The photograph was taken with a digital still camera.

STS102-E-5163 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, is pictured in Discovery's cargo bay during the second STS-102 space walk. The photograph was taken with a digital still camera.

STS102-315-031 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, works in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Discovery during the second of two scheduled STS-102 space walks.

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul D. Richards looks over tools in the tool caddy that is carried on launches. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul D. Richards looks over tools in the tool caddy that is carried on launches. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities

JSC2001-E-05529 (28 February 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, responds to a news representative's question during a press briefing at the Johnson Space Center (JSC).

JSC2001-E-05533 (28 February 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, responds to a news media representative's question during a press briefing at the Johnson Space Center (JSC).

STS102-317-030 (8-21 March 2001)--- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, is photographed on the aft flight deck of the orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery during the STS-102 mission.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, President Richard M. Nixon speaks in the Launch Control Center after the successful liftoff of the Apollo 12 space vehicle, which sent astronauts Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard F. Gordon and Alan Bean on the first leg of their lunar landing mission. With the President are Paul Donnelly, Launch Operations manager, on the left, and First Lady Pat Nixon, on the right. Photo Credit: NASA

STS102-324-004 (8-21 March 2001) --- Onboard the mid deck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery, astronauts James D. Wetherbee, STS-102 commander (left) and Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, are photographed performing in-flight maintenance on the cabin fan.

STS102-315-025 (8-21 March 2001)--- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, was captured on film by astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, while in the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery during the second space walk of the STS-102 mission.

JSC2000-05554 (3 August 2000) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, rappels from the top of the shuttle full fuselage trainer (FFT) during an emergency egress training exercise at the Johnson Space Center's Systems Integration Facility.

STS102-315-027 (8-21 March 2001)--- Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas, mission specialist, is photographed by astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, while in the cargo bay of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery during the second space walk. Sunglint on the solar array for the P6 Truss is seen in the background.

STS102-E-5010 (9 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, temporarily occupies the commander's station on the forward flight deck of Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Discovery during late Flight Day 1 activity.

Richard Fisher, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters, speaks during a briefing to discuss the upcoming launch of NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory, or SDO, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The mission is to study the Sun and its dynamic behavior. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

STS102-329-007 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, is about to enjoy some coffee with cream while on the Space Shuttle Discovery’s aft flight deck.

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 crew members check out tools in the tool caddy that is carried on launches. From left is Commander James D. Wetherbee, Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards and Pilot James W. Kelly. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities

STS102-E-5211 (14 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, participates in the task of moving equipment and supplies between the Space Shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station (ISS). The image was recorded with a digital still camera.

STS102-314-005 (8-21 March 2001) --- From the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery, astronauts Andrew S. W. Thomas and Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialists and James M. Kelly, STS-102 pilot look through overhead windows.

JSC2010-E-045167 (30 March 2010) --- Flight directors for the STS-131/19A mission pose for a preflight group portrait at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Pictured from the left are Tony Ceccacci, Bryan Lunney, Paul Dye, Richard Jones, Ginger Kerrick and Mike Sarafin.

STS102-E-5025 (9 March 2001) --- Astronauts Paul W. Richards (left), mission specialist, and James M. Kelly, pilot, prepare for tasks on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-102 Flight Day 1 activity.

JSC2000-05553 (3 August 2000) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, during a session of egress training in the Johnson Space Center's Systems Integration Facility, uses a Sky-genie device to escape from a simulated shuttle in trouble. The full fuselage trainer (FFT) is a full scale mockup of a shuttle.

STS102-E-5027 (9 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, listens to a readout from astronaut James M. Wetherbee (partially obscured in background), STS-102 mission commander, during Flight Day 1 work on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery.

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 crew members check out tools in the tool caddy that is carried on launches. From left is Commander James D. Wetherbee, Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards and Pilot James W. Kelly. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) look over equipment in the Orbiter Processing Facility. At left (back to camera), Fernando Santos, with NASA, and Paul Ogletree (at monitor), with United Space Alliance, describe how flash thermography is used to inspect the structure of Reinforced Carbon Carbon panels and establish a baseline on panels before flight. Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (far right), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

STS102-E-5207 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, following the second STS-102 space walk, still wears the thermal undergarment for his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) space suit, as he looks over flight data near the galley on Discovery's mid deck. The photograph was taken with a digital still camera.

SC2000-E-23716 (September 2000) --- Attired in a training version of his full-pressure launch and entry garment, astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist for STS-102, is pictured prior to participating in an emergency bailout training exercise in the Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT-2) of the Systems Integration Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC).

S73-30889 (June 1973) --- Leonid I. Breznev, General Secretary of the Communist Party, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and President Richard M. Nixon, during ceremonies at the Western White House in San Clemente, California, examine plaques presented by Skylab astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., center; Joseph P. Kerwin, second from right; and Paul J. Weitz, left. Photo credit: NASA

JSC2001-E-08322 (22 March 2001) --- Astronaut James D. Wetherbee, STS-102 mission commander, speaks to a crowd of greeters during a crew return ceremony in Ellington Field's Hangar 990. Pictured in the background on the dais are (from the left) Roy S. Estess, Johnson Space Center's Acting Director; along with astronauts Paul W. Richards, Andrew S.W. Thomas and James M. Kelly of the STS-102 crew.

Richard Hay, @WinObs, looks at an astronaut boot, during the two-day STS-132 Launch Tweetup at Kennedy Space Center, Thursday, May 13, 2010, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA Twitter followers in attendance will have the opportunity to take a tour of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, view the space shuttle launch and speak with shuttle technicians, engineers, astronauts and managers. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

JSC2010-E-045163 (30 March 2010) --- Flight directors for the STS-131/19A mission pose for a preflight group portrait at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Pictured from the left (front row) are Ron Spencer, Richard Jones and Bryan Lunney. Picture from the left (back row) are Courtenay McMillan, Paul Dye, Ed Van Cise, Mike Sarafin, Ginger Kerrick and Tony Ceccacci.

After exiting the Crew Transport Vehicle, the STS-102 crew gathers under Discovery for a walk-around. From left are Pilot James Kelly, Commander James Wetherbee and Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. . The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

STS102-346-035 (8 - 21 March 2001) --- Four STS-102 crew members participate in the movement of supplies inside Leonardo, the Italian Space Agency-built Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM). Clockwise from lower left are astronauts Susan J. Helms, STS-102 mission specialist and Expedition Two flight engineer; James M. Kelly, STS-102 pilot; and Paul W. Richards and Andrew S.W. Thomas, both STS-102 mission specialists.

JSC2001-E-08330 (22 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd of greeters during a crew return ceremony in Ellington Field's Hangar 990. Pictured in the background on the dais are Joseph Rothenberg (left), NASA Associate Administrator for Space Flight, and Roy S. Estess, Johnson Space Center's Acting Director.

The Fiber Optic Sensing System team includes in the front from left Nick Finks, Ryan Warner, Patrick Chan and Paul Bean. In the back row from left are Shideh Naderi, Jeff Bauer, Allen Parker, Frank Pena and Nathan Perreau. Lance Richards, Anthony Piazza and Phil Hamory are current FOSS team members who are not pictured.

After exiting the Crew Transport Vehicle, the STS-102 crew gathers under Discovery for a walk-around. From left are Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialist Andy Thomas, Commander James Wetherbee and Mission Specialist Paul Richards. The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

JSC2001-E-08321 (22 March 2001) --- Applause was plentiful during the welcome home ceremonies for the joint crews of STS-102 and Expedition One. Pictured on the stage in Ellington Field's Hangar 990 are, from the left, JSC Acting Director Roy S. Estess, along with astronauts Paul W. Richards and Andrew S.W. Thomas, both STS-102 mission specialists, and James M. Kelly, pilot.

STS102-E-5160 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly (left), pilot, documents mid deck preparations for the second STS-102 space walk. Astronaut Paul W. Richards, mission specialist, dons his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) space suit at right. The photograph was taken with a digital still camera.

STS102-315-035 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut Andrew S.W. Thomas, STS-102 mission specialist works in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Discovery while the spacecraft was docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Astronauts Thomas and Paul W. Richards (out of frame) teamed up for the second of two STS-102 space walks.

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards occupies seat 4 in orbiter Discovery, getting ready for a simulated countdown. He and the rest of the crew are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

From the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Skid Strip, the STS-102 crew prepares to depart for the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Standing, left to right, are Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas, Commander James Wetherbee and Pilot James Kelly. The crew returned to Earth aboard Discovery March 21, concluding mission STS-102 to the International Space Station

After exiting the Crew Transport Vehicle, the STS-102 crew gathers under Discovery for a walk-around. From left are Pilot James Kelly, Commander James Wetherbee and Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. . The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

After exiting the Crew Transport Vehicle, the STS-102 crew gathers under Discovery for a walk-around. From left are Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialist Andy Thomas, Commander James Wetherbee and Mission Specialist Paul Richards. The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

Richard Fisher, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters, left, speaks during a briefing to discuss the upcoming launch of NASA's Solar Dynamic Observatory, or SDO, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, as Madhulika Guhathakurta, SDO Program Scientist looks on at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The mission is to study the Sun and its dynamic behavior. Photo Credit: (NASA/Paul E. Alers)

JSC2000-07442 (6 December 2000) --- Attired in training versions of their full-pressure launch and entry garments, two mission specialists for STS-102 are pictured prior to participating in a simulation in the Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT-2) of the Systems Integration Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). They are astronauts Andrew S.W. Thomas (left) and Paul W. Richards.

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards signals thumbs up for launch as he suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building. This will be Richards’ first Shuttle launch. . STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. In addition, three of the crew members Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev, known as Expedition Two are flying to the Station to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards signals thumbs up for launch as he suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building. This will be Richards’ first Shuttle launch. . STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. In addition, three of the crew members Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev, known as Expedition Two are flying to the Station to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20

Technicians in the White Room, Launch Pad 39B, help STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards with his launch and entry suit before he enters Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission is Richards’ first Shuttle flight. In the background is Mission Specialist Susan Helms. Discovery is carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo on the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew S.W. Thomas practices using a tool on the Early Ammonia Servicer while Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards (left) looks on. Thomas, Richards and other crew members are at SPACEHAB to get acquainted with tools and equipment they will be using on their mission to the International Space Station. The second spacewalk of the mission will require the crew to transfer the Early Ammonia Servicer to the P6 truss. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 8, 2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew S.W. Thomas practices using a tool on the Early Ammonia Servicer while Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards (left) looks on. Thomas, Richards and other crew members are at SPACEHAB to get acquainted with tools and equipment they will be using on their mission to the International Space Station. The second spacewalk of the mission will require the crew to transfer the Early Ammonia Servicer to the P6 truss. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 8, 2001

Technicians in the White Room, Launch Pad 39B, help STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards with his launch and entry suit before he enters Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission is Richards’ first Shuttle flight. In the background is Mission Specialist Susan Helms. Discovery is carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo on the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards is ready to drive the M-113 armored carrier, part of emergency egress training at Launch Pad 39B. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the M-113 could be used to transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

At the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, the Expedition Two crew poses for a photograph. From left to right are Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss. They are flying on Space Shuttle Discovery (seen in the background) as mission specialists for STS-102, joining Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards for the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. Voss, Helms and Usachev will be replacing the Expedition One crew, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev listens to a question from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He is part of the Expedition Two crew flying on Space Shuttle Discovery for STS-102l. The others are Mission Specialists James Voss and Susan Helms. They will be joining Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards for the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. Voss, Helms and Usachev will be replacing the Expedition One crew, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS102-S-013 (21 March 2001) --- After a 5.3 million mile mission, The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility in this aft view. The landing completed the successful 12-day STS-102 mission. Onboard the shuttle were astronauts James Wetherbee, James Kelly, Andy Thomas, and Paul Richards. Discovery’s touchdown also marked the return of the space station’s first resident crew – Expedition One which were William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev. STS-102 was the 103rd shuttle flight and the eighth shuttle mission to visit the station.

As the STS-102 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle, Center Director Roy Bridges is on hand to welcome them back to Earth. Commander James Wetherbee is the first to shake Bridges’ hand. Behind Wetherbee (right to left) are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. Behind Bridges, at right, is Dave King, director of Shuttle Processing. Waiting at far right is Jim Halsell, manager of Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration. The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

The STS-102 crew wait for instructions about the M-113 armored carrier they are seated in. At left is Mission Specialist Andy Thomas. On the right side are (left to right) Mission Specialist Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee and Pilot James Kelly. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the carrier could be used to transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS102-S-015 (21 March 2001)--- After a 5.3 million mile mission, The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility in this aft view. The landing completed the successful 12-day STS-102 mission. Onboard the shuttle were astronauts James Wetherbee, James Kelly, Andy Thomas, and Paul Richards. Discovery’s touchdown also marked the return of the space station’s first resident crew – Expedition One which were William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev. STS-102 was the 103rd shuttle flight and the eighth shuttle mission to visit the station.

During emergency exit training on the Fixed Service Structure of Launch Pad 39B, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards takes a closer look at the lever that releases a slidewire basket, used for emergency exits from the launch pad, to the landing below. He and the rest of the crew are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

While STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly and Commander James D. Wetherbee watch, Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards checks out a piece of equipment from the tool caddy below. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

STS102-E-5369 (19 March 2001) --- Five astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut share space on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Discovery following that spacecraft's separation from the International Space Station (ISS). Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, far left, joins astronaut William M. (Bill) Shepherd (bottom center) and cosmonaut Yuri P. Gidzenko (out of frame) on the return trip after several months aboard the ISS outpost. The other STS-102 crew members are (beginning second left) astronauts James M. Kelly, pilot; and Andrew S.W. Thomas, and Paul W. Richards, both mission specialists; along with astronaut James D. Wetherbee, commander.

STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards look over equipment in the tool caddy that is carried on launches. Commander James D. Wetherbee (center) watches. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

The STS-102 crew wait for instructions about the M-113 armored carrier they are seated in. At left is Mission Specialist Andy Thomas. On the right side are (left to right) Mission Specialist Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee and Pilot James Kelly. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the carrier could be used to transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

At the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102 crew pose for a photograph. Standing, left to right, are Mission Specialist Susan Helms; Pilot James Kelly; Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards; Commander James Wetherbee; and Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and James Voss. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards has his launch suit checked for fit in the Operations and Checkout Building. The crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on board, heading to the Space station for a four-month tenure. The Expedition One crew will return to Earth aboard Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards answers a question from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He and other crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) looks on while Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards checks out equipment in Discovery’s payload bay. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

JSC2001-E-05523 (28 February 2001) --- The STS-102 crew fields questions from various news media representatives at a press briefing at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). From the right are astronauts James D. Wetherbee, mission commander; James M. Kelly, pilot; and Andrew S.W. Thomas, Paul W. Richards, and cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms, all mission specialists. Expedition Two commander Usachev, representing Rosaviakosmos, will join flight engineers Voss and Helms in the first crew exchange aboard the Earth-orbiting International Space Station (ISS).

STS102-319-028 (8 - 21 March 2001) --- The 10 astronauts and cosmonauts making up the STS-102, Expedition One and Expedition Two crews assemble in the Destiny laboratory for a group portrait. In front are, from the left, cosmonauts Yuri P. Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev, astronauts William M. (Bill) Shepherd and Susan J. Helms, cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev and astronaut James S. Voss. In the rear are, from the left, astronauts James M. Kelly, Paul W. Richards, James D. Wetherbee and Andrew S.W. Thomas.

Relaxing after emergency escape training on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are(left to right) STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards and Commander James Wetherbee. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Also flying on the mission are the Expedition Two crew, who will replace the Expedition One crew on Space Station. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas (front, left) and Paul Richards take their seats in the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter and pad. Behind them, other crew members climb into their basket. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown.; STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Commander James D. Wetherbee watches as Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards handles some of the equipment inside the tool caddy that is carried on launches. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

STS-102 Commander James D. Wetherbee watches as Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards handles some of the equipment inside the tool caddy that is carried on launches. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

STS102-E-5227 (16 March 2001) --- Onboard the Destiny laboratory on the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts and cosmonauts convene in the midst of personnel changes on crew assignments. From the left are astronauts William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Andrew S.W. Thomas, Paul W. Richards, James D. Wetherbee and Susan J. Helms; along with cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos and astronaut James S. Voss. Though six here are wearing STS-102 attire, Helms, Voss and Usachev will be dressed in that of the Expedition Two crew shortly and Shepherd's suit will match those of the STS-102 crew members. The photo was taken with a digital still camera.

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) looks on while Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards checks out equipment in Discovery’s payload bay. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

STS102-320-025 (8-21 March 2001) --- Astronaut Paul W. Richards, STS-102 mission specialist, is photographed inside Leonardo, the Italian Space Agency-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM). Leonardo is the first of three such pressurized modules that will serve as the International Space Station’s (ISS) “moving vans”, carrying laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the station aboard the space shuttle. In the background are astronauts William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Expedition One commander, and Susan J. Helms, Expedition Two flight engineer.

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards has his launch suit checked for fit in the Operations and Checkout Building. The crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on board, heading to the Space station for a four-month tenure. The Expedition One crew will return to Earth aboard Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas (front, left) and Paul Richards take their seats in the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter and pad. Behind them, other crew members climb into their basket. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown.; STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

The STS-102 crew watches a slidewire basket speed down the line to the landing area. At left (backs to camera, back to front) are Commander James Wetherbee, Mission Specialists Susan Helms and Paul Richards. At right are (left to right) Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and James Voss and Pilot James Kelly. Not seen is Mission Specialist Yury Usachev. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

As the STS-102 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle, Center Director Roy Bridges is on hand to welcome them back to Earth. Commander James Wetherbee is the first to shake Bridges’ hand. Behind Wetherbee (right to left) are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. Behind Bridges, at right, is Dave King, director of Shuttle Processing. Waiting at far right is Jim Halsell, manager of Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration. The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

STS102-E-5228 (16 March 2001) --- Onboard the Destiny laboratory for the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts and cosmonauts convene in the midst of personnel changes on crew assignments. From the left are astronauts William M. (Bill) Shepherd, Andrew S.W. Thomas, Paul W. Richards, James D. Wetherbee and Susan J. Helms; along with cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev of Rosaviakosmos and astronaut James S. Voss. Though six here are wearing STS-102 attire, Helms, Voss and Usachev will be dressed in that of the Expedition Two crew shortly and Shepherd's suit will match those of the STS-102 crew members. The photo was taken with a digital still camera.

Relaxing after emergency escape training on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are(left to right) STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards and Commander James Wetherbee. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Also flying on the mission are the Expedition Two crew, who will replace the Expedition One crew on Space Station. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards is ready to drive the M-113 armored carrier, part of emergency egress training at Launch Pad 39B. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the M-113 could be used to transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards look over equipment in the tool caddy that is carried on launches. Commander James D. Wetherbee (center) watches. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas addresses the media. Behind him are Mission Specialist Paul Richards (left) and Pilot James Kelly (right). The crew is making the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards answers a question from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He and other crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

While STS-102 Pilot James W. Kelly and Commander James D. Wetherbee watch, Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards checks out a piece of equipment from the tool caddy below. The mission crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 1, 2001. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery

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